diff --git a/slides/discipline.md b/slides/discipline.md index 791a02e..c899e38 100644 --- a/slides/discipline.md +++ b/slides/discipline.md @@ -11,12 +11,9 @@ When your rationality wants one thing but your emotions do something else. --- - + ### Elephant Rider --V- - -
- metaphor describing our internal interactions @@ -41,47 +38,38 @@ But at 6 tons it won't be bossed around! If the rider is indecisive or tired,
the elephant will do as it likes. --V- - -### Ego depletion - -- making decisions (big or small) is tiring -- everyone has some operational capacity -- when the capacity is depleted, we let the emotional side take over - --V- - -#### Replenishing the capacity - -- allows us to avoid the depletion -- needs to be done in advance - - take breaks - - do simple manual activities - - improve your mood - --V- - - If the elephant gets scared,
it will not obey the rider. -V- -#### Emotional aversion +### Ego depletion -- some activities appear daunting right away: - - demanding lots of effort - - ambiguous; many unknowns - - uncomfortable or even painful -- this creates an emotional barrier,
which causes an emotional aversion -- lowering the barrier makes an activity approachable +- making decisions (big or small) is tiring +- we have limited operational capacity +- once depleted, the emotional side takes over +- can be replenished when done in advance: + - take breaks, + - do simple manual activities, + - improve your mood + +-V- + +### Emotional aversion + +- some activities appear daunting right away: + - demanding lots of effort + - ambiguous; many unknowns + - uncomfortable +- builds an emotional barrier,
causing an emotional aversion +- lowering the barrier makes an activity approachable -V- #### Growing the capacity It is possible to increase our operational capacity -- by building positive habits -- by lowering the emotional aversion +- by building positive habits +- by lowering the emotional aversion -V- @@ -91,6 +79,14 @@ to make good progress on their journey without the rider being thrown off into a ditch. +-V- + +### My thoughts + +- useful mental model +- explains why my rationality doesn't always win
+- enables to account for it and work with it + --- ### TOOL: Habit tracker @@ -105,12 +101,11 @@ and track them daily. #### Why? -- habits help keeping our elephant in line: - - easier on our capacity: less need for making decisions; it is already decided +- helps keeping our elephant in line: + - easier on our operational capacity: less need for making decisions; it is already decided - less forgetting or avoiding the activity -- practice makes perfect: more efficient use of time means more time for doing +- practice makes perfect, repetition brings efficiency - incremental changes take time, habits help us make the time -- tracking habits increases the retention of habits -V- @@ -140,9 +135,8 @@ and track them daily. -V- -### My Tracking Example - -#### Gym sessions +### My Tracking: +### Gym sessions - A4 sheet per week, daily tracking - table of exercises + time and effort @@ -181,6 +175,9 @@ and track them daily. - list of prioritized, time-boxed tasks - prepared the previous day +- important task first + - something you *want* or *need* to complete + - provides consistent daily progress -V- @@ -191,13 +188,6 @@ and track them daily. - big tasks split into small ones - the elephant doesn't get scared --V- - -##### Important task first - - -- something you *want* or *need* to complete -- provides consistent daily progress -V- @@ -261,8 +251,8 @@ Collection of markdown text files
that are easy to edit (Joplin). ```markdown # 2025-04-16 - done task A -- done task B - 🚧 🚧 WIP 🚧 🚧 +- pending task B # TOMORROW - some task C @@ -289,11 +279,22 @@ During the day: # TOMORROW + # LATER - yet another task E ``` At the end of the day: 1. TODAY entries move to an archive -2. TOMORROW is formed, becomes TODAY +2. TOMORROW transforms into TODAY 3. Job well done! + +-V- + +#### My ToDo tracker feedback + +- helps to focus, less jumping around + - "you are working on THIS" reminder +- proper prioritization in a wider context + - new tasks don't cut in line +- helps with making & tracking progress \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/slides/intro.md b/slides/intro.md index 7366e86..b60f035 100644 --- a/slides/intro.md +++ b/slides/intro.md @@ -34,11 +34,13 @@ -V- -Modern world brought to us: +In our modern world, we have... -- safety, stability, long life -- freedom, opportunities -- accessible information, knowledge +safety, stability, longer life, + +freedom, opportunities, + +accessible information, knowledge ...and **so many options** to choose from! @@ -51,9 +53,9 @@ We can easily become overwhelmed by options. - what to choose? -- go back, try something else? +- go back and try something else? - best use of resources? -- more research needed? +- need to do more research? -V- @@ -80,7 +82,7 @@ We can easily become overwhelmed by options. --- -### How to make good decisions? +### How to make _good_ decisions? -V- @@ -186,10 +188,10 @@ Master's degree in Informatics,
Parallel and Distributed Systems | Role | duration | | -------------------------- | ----------- | -| SW **Developer** | 4 years | -| Sr. SW **Developer** | 4 years | -| Dev **Manager** | 5 years | -| Sr. Dev **Manager** | 1+ year | +| SW **Developer** | 4 years | +| Sr. SW **Developer** | 4 years | +| Dev **Manager** | 5 years | +| Sr. Dev **Manager** | 1+ year | -V- diff --git a/slides/motivation.md b/slides/motivation.md index dc832a9..fc7fda6 100644 --- a/slides/motivation.md +++ b/slides/motivation.md @@ -47,11 +47,13 @@ Two phases: It works! +
+ #### Cons: -It causes us damage,
it is not sustainable +It is harmful and not sustainable -Joy fades, requiring more demanding goals. +Joy fades over time, requiring more demanding goals. -V- @@ -63,14 +65,16 @@ The reward for finishing a major goal
is not worth a long struggle to get t -V- -### My past goals +### My past goal > I'll build a cool website for generating artwork and sell the art and the code! -- I built the website! +1. *Build it* + - I built the website! - I enjoyed this part. -- I never went through with any selling. - - I didn't like this part. +2. *Sell it* + - I never managed to do any selling. + - I hated this part. --- ### Journey-based motivation @@ -78,10 +82,7 @@ The reward for finishing a major goal
is not worth a long struggle to get t Joy is found in doing an activity, not finishing it. * We enjoy the activity itself. -* "Happiness now", not just at the end. -* Unlocks a state of deep concentration known as flow. - * Practicing flow brings contentment and mastery, - * that in turn brings results. +* Unlocks the state of flow --- @@ -104,11 +105,11 @@ and it feels good. of staying up late -trying to recompile the code just one last time +running compile just one last time -with the help of this random person's forum post +with the help of a random forum post -hoping the app will finally start working. +hoping it finally starts working. **Right?** @@ -119,19 +120,21 @@ hoping the app will finally start working. How we'd like to spend our limited time. +Journey-based, internal motivation + - activities we'd like to be doing - milestones we'd like to pass -- journey-based internal motivation +- supporting something meaningful --- ### Meaning -We like working on **meaningful** things: -- supporting the greater good, -- helping others, -- being part of something bigger, +is a subjective motivation. + +It goes beyond ourselves: +- helping others / greater good, - creating a lasting legacy. -V- @@ -140,22 +143,21 @@ We like working on **meaningful** things: Cooperation of individual visions. -- working together helps the group -- it also boosts one's own potential - > The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. +Both the group and its members achieve more
than lonely individuals. + -V- ### Meaning for me I'm a fan of free and open source software: -- I use it daily: +- Daily user: - OS & apps - fixes & features - documentation, tips, help -- I contribute back: +- Contributor: - releasing code, fixes - sponsoring useful projects and individuals @@ -168,18 +170,17 @@ I'm a fan of free and open source software: -V- -What is the direction of your journey? - -What gets out of bed in the morning? +What gets out of bed in the morning? -V- #### How to build a Personal Vision? -1. Personal SWOT analysis -2. List your Achievements -3. Analyze motivating activities -4. Define a Beta-Vision -5. Final Personal Vision +1. Personal SWOT analysis +2. List your Achievements +3. Analyze motivating activities +4. Define a Beta-Vision +5. Final Personal Vision + --- @@ -200,6 +201,15 @@ What gets out of bed in the morning? - using them supports flow - personal vision makes use of these as much as possible +-V- + +#### My Strengths +- life-long programming experience +- perfectionist, love creating clean software +- persevering problem solver (especially for mysteries in tech) +- open-minded and attentive listener +- ... + -V- #### Weaknesses @@ -207,7 +217,17 @@ What gets out of bed in the morning? - using them retards flow - personal vision avoids them if possible -These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. +These can be improved
+but don't devote too much time to it. + +-V- + +#### My Weaknesses +- introverted, social interactions are taxing +- weak in group dynamics, not a "people person" +- cautious in opinions, not an "influencer" + +I spent way too much time fighting my social skills. -V- @@ -222,53 +242,28 @@ These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. - to avoid decision paralysis or regrets. --V- - -#### Threats -- risks, possible negative impacts or scenarios -- take them into account -- recognize them and be prepared -- awareness helps with facing a potential fear - -V- -### My SWOT - --V- - -#### Strengths -- life-long programming experience -- perfectionist who loves creating nice and clean software -- persevering problem solver, especially with mysteries in tech -- open-minded and attentive listener - --V- - -#### Weaknesses -- introverted, social interactions are taxing -- cautious in opinions - -I spent way too much time fighting my social skills. - --V- - -#### Opportunities -- switch jobs for... - - better fitting role (SW developer) - - higher pay - - different tech stack - - getting back to distributed systems -- contribute to an open source project -- build specific expertise on one topic -- get more exposure, share knowledge through talks and blog +#### My Opportunities +- switch jobs for better role / pay / tech stack +- get back to distributed systems +- build expertise on one specific topic +- get exposure through knowledge sharing (talks) - ... -V- - + #### Threats -- changed role or job - - boring / stressful / annoying - - annoying co-workers / toxic workplace +- risks, possible negative impacts or scenarios +- take them into account, be prepared +- awareness helps with facing fears + +-V- + +#### My Threats +- changed role or job: + - boring / stressful / annoying tasks + - toxic workplace - lower pay / long commute - having to use Windows - more exposure leading to personal attacks @@ -276,10 +271,10 @@ I spent way too much time fighting my social skills. #### My Observations -- my SWOT felt misaligned with the current career (coding vs. people management) +- it felt misaligned with the current career
(coding vs. people management) - Threats already applied to the current situation -Change was apparently needed + low risk. +Change was apparently needed & low risk. --- @@ -315,11 +310,11 @@ Find what drives you to strengthen your vision. @@ -377,7 +370,6 @@ Finding a beta version is easier
therefore you won't procrastinate to start

A few paragraphs of what you want to be doing.

- --- @@ -407,6 +399,5 @@ Starting small is fine, as long as you start! - (e.g.: Go is not so great) - to experiment stress-free - to avoid overthinking it - - to figure out if I need to scale it out - I regularly experienced flow, improved my mood, raised my skills and really enjoyed doing it. - having a vision for your life is useless without taking action